Stop IMF loan to the brutal dictator of Belarus!

Thousands of people Belarus took to the streets all over the country in peaceful non-violent protests against a tax on the unemployed. The “law against social parasites” requires people who work less than 183 days a year to pay the government $250 annually.

The dictator responded with dozens (the number is constantly growing) of unlawful arrests and trials with multiple violations of court procedures. Dozens of law-abiding citizens are detained. At the very same time International Monetary Fund continues active negotiations with Lukashenko on a new $3bln loan.

Lukashenko is the closest Putin's military ally. The dictators will hold huge joint military drills called "west 2017" this September in Belarus very close to the border with European Union. 1000 (one thousand) tanks will rehearse offensive military operation in a western country. Under such circumstances, considering the recent history of Mr Putin, it is dangerous for the international security to provide $3bln to the dictators' alliance.

We the undersigned demand to stop all negotiations (including consultations) between IMF and the government of Belarus, until all detained peaceful protesters will be released.We demand from IMF not to provide any financial assistance to Belarus whilst Lukashenko remains in power.